I liked the ambiance of this place more than anything. Servers are friendly but food is slightly underwhelming. Still, I would come back because food is decent and the overall experience was enjoyable.

The food looks beautiful, but the flavor combinations were disappointing. Nice atmosphere and I really like that the noise volume was low. It’s cute that they speak some Italian to you, but overall the service was mediocre Including having to get another waiter to have more drinks ordered twice.

We were sent there on a recc from a friend and didn’t order pasta which might have been the problem. Steak was over done, even when the waiter said it would be medium rare, over priced, under salted. No distinct flavors. Was very disappointed. Wait staff also was overly attentive for getting the bill paid but disappeared prior so my friend had to get up and find her own salt. Cocktails were good however and pasta might have been good.

Mediocre food, overpriced, the chicken liver appetizer tasted frozen, had an unsavory layer of fat on top and was served with a cheap marmelade. The entree of octopus and callimari was measly and way overpriced. The wine by the glass was paltry and, at 12 bucks a glass, also overpriced and the wine itself was lame. Steer clear, this place is a ripoff.

Loved our visit to this restaurant and will definitely come back. The food was wonderful the service exceptional and best of all you can have a quiet conversation with your dinner partner. Even when the restaurant is full and bustling somehow you can still have a normal conversation without having to yell. And although you can here lots of sound around you, it recedes into the background. Terrific place for a romantic dinner with your bae!

Donato $ Co has very good food, served well, in a very quite environment. Despite the $ rating, I found the menu to be on the expensive side. Also, I felt the wines, on the all Italian wine list, were marked up excessively. In spite of this, I would definitely go back, but would watch my selections more carefully.

First time at this restaurant. The food was outstanding - best arancini I have ever had. Two of the pizzetta's were delicious. Pork chop was moist and generous serving. Perfect place to eat before seeing a movie at the Elmwood. Great happy hour. We sat at the bar and the couple beside us were either loud or the sound carries with the high ceilings. Friendly bartender. Definitely will go back

Although the service was stellar, the food was just ok. The pork I had was not hot when served and there was so much marbled, coagulated fat that I couldn't eat it. Polenta was hard. Dessert looked good, but meh. Friend I was dining with was pleased enough with oxtail and risotto, but it was a little chewy in both instances.

Returned for the second time in two weeks and found the total experience just as good as the first. We are looking forward to a third visit soon in the new year. And the couples who accompanied us on both visits had already been there and shared our enthusiasm.

I’ve only been at Donato for lunch, and every time I go I enjoy myself. The restaurant is really a nice space, with high ceilings, and big booths, and great restrooms. The only thing that seemed to need improvement is the lack of enough server staff. I watched the one waiter try to cover all the tables and it seemed too much. I had to go ask for an extra napkin, because the waiter was just too busy. The food is really good, and I like that there are small and large servings of many dishes. Two small size of different dishes is a nice option. Great place, and I will go again soon.

Food was terrific. Waiter did not the difference between octopus and squid. Ordered octopus but got squid and waiter insisted that because it had tentacles it must be squid. No worries, the squid was very good.

Our server was fantastic. He was genuinely kind. And the pasta was delicious . It’s hard to find good pasta around here and I finally found a great spot! Manager was very friendly too. Nice open ambience. I will be back!

I've had two visits to Donato&Co. that were very different - a business meal on a weeknight and dinner with friends on a Sunday evening. Both times I was favorably impressed by the fun, creative menu, well executed, and the attentiveness of the staff (and kindness, as I watched the hostess help a diner with a walker and a waiter gently helping another diner with her coat). On both occasions, get this: we could talk. The restaurant was fairly full, but we could talk and be heard easily. The atmosphere is casual but not precious or sloppy or, ugh, hip. A new favorite!

The six of us had branzino, pork chop and squid spaghetti. Had my favorite cocktail, 1840 Traditionale. All delicious. The menu does need to state that the squid pasta is spicy—which was not indicated o the menu. Everything tasty and ample portions.

I learned of Donato & Co. from an episode of Check, Please on KQED. Specifically, the chicken liver pate appetizer was recommended. That particular item is not on the lunch menu, but the chef prepared it for us anyway. It did not disappoint! We had salads and pasta for lunch, all delicious, and then could not resist the enticing dessert menu. Yes, we were stuffed upon leaving Donato & Co., but happily so! Excellent service in an inviting space. Cannot wait to return!

The food was simply excellent and people very welcoming. It was a last minute booking for lunch as the wood tavern and Belotti were fully booked. I am glad I had the opportunity to try that fairly recently established gem. Thank you for a tasty lunch.